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Posted: 10/7/2019 9:24:30 AM EDT
[Last Edit: crazysarge16]
I’ve got a trade deal pending, the guy is offering me a Para P10 in 45 with four magazines and a leather OWB holster. Looks like it’s been carried a lot, which doesn’t bother me. Would probably be my car gun honestly if worse comes to worse, or a gun range plinker, or trade it for something else.
I’m reading mixed reviews, should I go for it? The trade deal would be my Remington/Marlin 1895 45-70 (have two) for his Para with four magazines, holster, and $100 on top  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 10/7/2019 10:13:37 AM EDT
[#1]
I had three paras.
Now I have none. I’m a little slow. Actually, my P14-45s ran fine. P16-40 was a total POS. I ask for a range session prior to trade. Or just pass. That Para is not going up in value. |
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Posted: 10/7/2019 10:13:40 AM EDT
[#2]
I have had two friends own those. One hated his, it really was unreliable with factory ammo. I watched him fight it.
The other loved his. It ran everything, even my old school 200 gr LSWC reloads. I shot it a bit, kind of liked it, but the grip was short for me. |
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Posted: 10/7/2019 10:22:32 AM EDT
[#3]
Hard pass on that deal.
Para's are known to run poorly, be finicky and depending on the model have a funky extractor that never seemed to work correctly. Since Remington bought them out parts have become more scarce. I think Sarco ended up buying most of what was left in inventory when Para closed down. |
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Posted: 10/7/2019 2:49:18 PM EDT
[#4]
Hard pass
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Posted: 10/7/2019 7:57:42 PM EDT
[#5]
I’ll probably pass, thanks for the info
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Posted: 10/10/2019 10:33:03 AM EDT
[#6]
Seems like a lot of anti-Para folks are posting this Para forum.
I currently have three Paras P14, P16, and P18 each of them run great, always reliable. I converted the P14 to a 45 Super and the P18 to a 9x23. Para is a great platform for these types of conversions. I traded a P13 I had for a Colt Commander in 38 Super because I wanted a 38 Super. Bad trade on my end the Colt was nothing but trouble. I do not have experience with the P10s but I would not hesitate to purchase a Para. |
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Posted: 11/13/2019 3:58:19 PM EDT
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I have the "Warthog" version of the P-10. (Later version) I bought it new several years ago. The main weakness in the gun was the 2 piece extractor. There is a kit available to install a bushing and conventional extractor. This solves most of the feeding / reliability issues. Mine feeds and cycles anything I put in it.
I like having 11 rounds of 45 goodness in a small package. It carries well in an IWB holster. The higher cap P-12/P-14 mags will work in it as well. (Obviously hang out the mag well a bit). FWIW....I wouldn't make the proposed trade. I'd keep the guide gun. |
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Posted: 11/13/2019 7:40:02 PM EDT
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I’m not anti para at all, I have 3 full size. They have been great.
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Posted: 11/16/2019 8:33:48 PM EDT
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I had a Para P-12 over 25 years ago and sold it, one gun I wish I had back
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Posted: 2/4/2021 10:42:29 PM EDT
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I have a 20 yr old para p12. Never a problem with it.
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Posted: 2/4/2021 11:18:33 PM EDT
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I've owned several Para's over the years.
P18 9mm P14 45 LDA single stack P16-40 Never did try the P10 just because it was so squat and awkward for me, but I still have my P14-45, works great. The other guns ran fine, just didn't seem to have any personality for me so I let them go. |
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Posted: 2/4/2021 11:25:59 PM EDT
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My P14-45 was my last 1911 I sold a decade and a half ago before buying one again last year. Was the best out of a Springfield, a Colt and a couple of Kimbers.
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